To allow sports wagering in Deadwood and Native American tribes' casinos

South Dakota Senate approves measure to include sports betting item on November ballot

In 2014, 57 percent of voters passed an amendment that made it possible for keno, craps, and roulette to be played in Deadwood (photo).
2020-02-12
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If the state House approves the proposal, voters would decide whether to allow sports betting in the state. The measure requires a change to the state constitution, which would require passage in the general election.

South Dakota's Senate approved Tuesday a proposal that, if passed by the House, would be included in the November ballot as a question on whether to allow sports betting in the state.

A similar proposal died last year in the House. Gov. Kristi Noem also opposed it last year.

The measure requires a change to the state constitution, which would require passage in the general election. In 2014, 57 percent of voters passed an amendment that made it possible for keno, craps, and roulette to be played in Deadwood.

Several Native American tribes also operate casinos on tribal land. Those casinos could also offer sports betting if the measure passed, the Associated Press reports.

Sen. Bob Ewing, a Spearfish Republican, introduced the measure and said sports betting benefits the state by bringing in tax and tourism revenue. He pointed out that neighboring states like Iowa are now allowing sports betting after the Supreme Court cleared the way for its legalization.

Ewing argued that many people already bet on sports, so it makes sense to legalize it and profit off it.

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